Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh today stated that science exhibitions and other project works being vital aspects of our education system develop scientific temperament in the students.The Dy CM, while addressing a gathering after inaugurating 17th science exhibition of Bhartiya Shiksha Samiti J&K, said that education plays pivotal role in preserving our rich cultural heritage and historic legacy and in this regard Bhartiya Shiksha Samiti is one such example which is sowing the seeds for fostering real Indian values and basic tenets of our society.Earlier, while inspecting the projects and practical works by the students of various institutions of the Samiti, Dr. Singh appreciated their efforts in displaying such science models in a very impressive way.On the occasion, the students also exhibited projects on environment, crop production, farming, disaster management, mathematics etc.Dr. Singh also asked the principals of the various institutions to promote the concept of integrated farming among the students through the assistance of SKAUST Jammu. He said interested students should be taken to the University for practically understanding the multifaceted scientific ideas which can be proved fruitful for improving the existing agriculture system.Referring to the science exhibition, Dr. Singh also said that there should be no hesitation in organizing such programmes which are linked with our civilization and foster our original value besides laying strong base for coming generations to imitate, preserve and transmit the same.Minister of State for Tourism, Priya Sethi, MLC Vikram Randhawa, DDC Prassana Ramaswamy G, SDM Katra Neelam Khajuria, CEO B.S. Jaral, Sangathan Mantri BSS Pardeep Kumar, President BVM School Katra Shiv Kumar Sharma and various other representatives of Samiti, scientists, local people, Teachers, students and children were present on the occasion.In three days event, the students would make presentations of various models and miniatures before the gathering and also exhibit their relevance for the present generations from social and economic point of view.